‘I Am A Role Model’ – Ronaldo Pushes Back On Rape Allegation

Cristiano Ronaldo stated on Monday, October 22, 2018, he is an “example” in his behaviour on and off the field amid allegations of rape made against the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the United States.

“I know I am an example, 100 per cent, in the pitch and outside the pitch,” Ronaldo told a press conference ahead of his return to Manchester United, where he spent six years as a player, with Juventus in the Champions League.

Kathryn Mayorga, a former American model 34, of Las Vegas, accused Ronaldo, in a 32-page complaint filed last month with a district court in Nevada, of raping her on June 13, 2009, just before he joined Real Madrid from United.

Ronaldo strenuously denied the allegations in a statement just over two weeks ago and has been backed by his club.

“I am always smiling, I am a happy man, I’m blessed that I play in a fantastic club, I have a fantastic family, I have four kids, I am healthy,” added Ronaldo.

“I have everything. So the rest doesn’t interfere with me. I’m very, very well.”

The accusation hasn’t so far affected Ronaldo’s form on the field for his new club, who he joined from Madrid for 112 million euros ($128 million) in July.

Ronaldo has scored five goals in his last six Serie A appearances, but has yet to open his account in the Champions League after being sent-off just 30 minutes into his European debut against Valencia.

“I’m not going to lie in this situation,” he added. “My lawyers are confident and of course I am, too.